The inclusion of RT’s Spanish channel into the Argentinian state TV network illustrates the global demand for different points of view, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Argentina’s president, said on her visit to the Russian capital.

"In fact, we are very grateful to RT, because people in
different countries need a more complete coverage of what is
happening around the globe – not just a subjective point of view
on events in a particular region, which is being imposed on
us,” Fernandez de Kirchner mentioned during her speech at
the Russian-Argentine Business Forum in Moscow.

RT Spanish became the first foreign television channel to start
broadcasting in Argentina as part of the state program for the
development of digital television, which is known as Television
Digital Abierta (TDA).

The channel was launched in the country during a live TV linkup
between President Fernandez de Kirchner and Russian President
Vladimir Putin in October 2014.

After joining state TV platform, RT has become available to over
80 per cent of Argentina’s 42-million population.

“The decision to include RT into the state television network
of the Argentine Republic, in fact, recognizes this need for the
existence of different points of view,” Fernandez de
Kirchner said.

“By the way, it’s a great media,” she added.

The president of Argentina is scheduled to hold talks with Putin
on Thursday, with the two leaders expected to discuss energy, the
economy and military cooperation, while also signing over two
dozen agreements.